Overview
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Amethyst' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Hyacinthus, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hyacinthus orientalis 'Amethyst' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, houseplants, patio and container plants, rock garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Amethyst' is a cultivar of Hyacinthus, a genus of perennial bulbous plants in the Asparagaceae family. These plants feature broad, glossy, strap-like leaves and produce fragrant, bell-shaped flowers with petals that curve backward, arranged in compact clusters. 'Amethyst' grows with a columnar upright habit and is deciduous, thriving in full sun with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is ideal for a variety of garden settings including city gardens, rock gardens, and containers, with interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hyacinthus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Amethyst' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hyacinthus orientalis 'Amethyst'
- Propagation
- Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Fungal infections, Bacterial soft rot, Hyacinth yellows, Virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hyacinthus orientalis 'Amethyst'?
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Amethyst' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hyacinthus orientalis 'Amethyst' need?
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Amethyst' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Hyacinthus orientalis 'Amethyst' hardy in the UK?
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Amethyst' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Hyacinthus orientalis 'Amethyst'?
Division.
More in the Hyacinthus genus
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- Hyacinthus orientalis 'Louvre'PBR
- Hyacinthus orientalis 'Rose Garrik'
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